Riverside Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our fellows complete inpatient rotations with our stellar faculty at our main medical center and elective rotations at the University of Chicago (hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease and nutrition). Our faculty includes a diverse group of physicians that help provide a unique experience, including clinic time with a hepatologist from Rush Medical Center, advanced endoscopy and motility rotations.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nikhil Bhargava, DO
Riverside Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Heather Liscomb, MD
Riverside Med Ctr
Locations
Riverside Med Ctr
Gastroenterology Pgm
350 N Wall St
Kankakee, IL 60901
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
500 W Court St
Kankakee, IL 60901
1615 N Convent St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
1615 N Convent St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Dean's letter and 2 LOR
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 26 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.